Representatives Lofgren and Curtis Introduced the EAGLE Act of 2021
On Wednesday, June 2, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced H.R. 3648, the Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of
Read More »France to Process Talent Passport on Online Portal
The French government will now accept Talent Passport residence permit applications through the recently launched online portal. Changes From May 25, applicants may submit
Read More »Saudi Arabia Lifts Air Travel Restrictions for 11 Countries
On May 29, 2021, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) instructed airlines that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would be lifting travel restrictions on travelers from
Read More »Switzerland to Issue COVID-19 Certificates to Enable Travel
Switzerland is issuing a COVID certificate, beginning on June 7, that will be compatible with the EU Digital COVID Certificates. The Swiss COVID certificate provides
Read More »State Department Issues New Guidance on National Interest Exceptions
On Thursday, May 27, Secretary of State Antony Blinken provided new guidance on eligibility for National Interest Exceptions (NIE’s), related to the ongoing regional
Read More »The UK Updates Green and Red Lists for Travelers
From May 17, the ‘Stay in the UK’ campaign imposed a red, green, and amber traffic light system, with varying requirements depending on recent travel history. The Traffic
Read More »UK Updates Guidance for Visa Applicants and Temporary UK Residents
The UK Home Office has issued updated guidance for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK, and British nationals overseas who need to apply
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk to Top Chef and Dreamer Byron Gomez
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we’re joined by “Top Chef” Season 18 contestant and Dreamer, Chef Byron Gomez. Chef Gomez shares his journey
Read More »Germany Updates Health Measures for Travelers
As published in the Ordinance on Coronavirus Entry Regulations on May 12, individuals traveling by plane or who have spent time in a ‘risk area’ within 10 days of
Read More »EU Digital Covid Certificate Goes Live
On Tuesday, June 1, the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) was released broadly at the EU level. The EU DCC allows authorities to verify vaccination and health information in
Read More »DHS Formally Ends the “Remain in Mexico” Asylum Policy
In a memo to Department of Homeland Security agency leaders, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas formally ended the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
Read More »EU Adds Japan to Safe Travel List
On Wednesday, the European Union governments agreed to include Japan on the select list of countries from where non-essential travel can originate. The new guidance is
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